Podcasts about healthcare strategy

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Rural Health Leadership Summit features Mark Marsh, President and Chief Executive Officer, Owensboro Health. He discusses leading through healthcare policy uncertainty, the importance of communication and trust across a 5,000-person workforce, and how culture, transparency, and strategic focus are helping Owensboro Health navigate a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

What if the fastest way to grow your healthcare organization is to slow down? In this episode of The Disrupted Podcast, Scott Middleton returns from Scotland straight into the thick of a merger — and what he's learning is reshaping how he thinks about change itself. Scott takes us inside the integration of TCPA and Providence Care into Your Health, where two very different models are colliding. One organization built 640 billing codes last year; the other built 40. One puts a single nurse practitioner in a building with no support; the other surrounds providers with nurses and community health workers. The opportunity is enormous — but so is the risk of moving too fast and scaring everyone away. What if the fastest way to grow your healthcare organization is to slow down? In this episode of The Disrupted Podcast, Scott Middleton returns from Scotland straight into the thick of a merger — and what he's learning is reshaping how he thinks about change itself. Scott takes us inside the integration of TCPA and Providence Care into Your Health, where two very different models are colliding. One organization built 640 billing codes last year; the other built 40. One puts a single nurse practitioner in a building with no support; the other surrounds providers with nurses and community health workers. The opportunity is enormous — but so is the risk of moving too fast and scaring everyone away. In this conversation, Jamie and Scott explore: Why a nurse practitioner alone is a "single source of failure" — and how staffing changes everything How to enter a building without threatening the provider they already love Why billing isn't bureaucracy — it's how Medicare knows you made a difference The art of giving people what they think they need now, and the rest over time Advanced care planning, DNRs, and why the right message sometimes needs a different voice This is a masterclass in change management disguised as a healthcare conversation. Listen now — and rethink what "disruption" really requires. Why a nurse practitioner alone is a "single source of failure" — and how staffing changes everything How to enter a building without threatening the provider they already love Why billing isn't bureaucracy — it's how Medicare knows you made a difference The art of giving people what they think they need now, and the rest over time Advanced care planning, DNRs, and why the right message sometimes needs a different voice This is a masterclass in change management disguised as a healthcare conversation. Listen now — and rethink what "disruption" really requires. www.YourHealth.Org

This episode of Quality Matters examines the growing role of digital wellness and chronic condition management programs and the challenge of measuring what truly matters. Host Rachel Harrington is joined by Peter Robertson of the Purchasing Business Group on Health and California Quality Collaborative and Kevin Masci of Omada Health to discuss how digital health solutions can help address rising healthcare costs, workforce shortages and fragmented care experiences. Peter and Kevin explain why meaningful engagement goes far beyond app downloads and login counts. Instead, successful programs focus on sustained participation, patient-centered goal setting, integration with primary care and measurable improvements in health outcomes. The conversation explores how employers, health plans and providers are evaluating digital solutions through clinical outcomes, patient-reported outcomes, utilization measures and value-based contracting arrangements. The guests also discuss one of the most important challenges facing digital health: trust. Privacy, transparency, data security and clear communication about how patient data is collected and used all play critical roles in long-term adoption. The episode concludes with a Patient Voice segment featuring Brandee Hicks, who shares her firsthand experiences using digital health tools, highlighting both the convenience they offer and the ongoing challenges around interoperability, digital literacy and maintaining support after programs end.     Highlights Beyond Logins and Clicks Meaningful engagement isn't about how often patients open an app. It's about helping people achieve their health goals through sustained participation and measurable outcomes. Measuring What Matters Guests discuss the growing use of clinical outcomes, patient-reported outcomes, utilization data and value-based contracting to assess digital health program performance. Trust Is Essential Digital health solutions must address concerns around privacy, transparency, data security and how patient information is stored and shared. The Patient Perspective Brandee Hicks shares how digital tools can improve organization, access and self-management while also revealing gaps in continuity, support and interoperability. Looking Ahead The future of digital health depends on better integration with primary care, more personalized engagement strategies and stronger measurement frameworks that prioritize patient outcomes.     Key Quote: "If we're really serious about improving health outcomes, we have to move beyond measuring clicks and logins. The real question is whether people are achieving meaningful progress toward their health goals—and whether these programs are creating lasting value for patients, providers and purchasers alike." — Kevin Masci     Time Stamps: (02:20) Meet Peter Robertson (03:45) Meet Kevin Masci (05:53) Why Digital Solutions Matter (10:01) Care Coordination, Not Care Fragmentation (11:52) Defining Meaningful Patient Engagement (15:07) Why Consistent Measurement Matters (18:32) Measuring Outcomes in Value-Based Contracts (21:12) Data Stratification, Risk Adjustment and Performance Guarantees (27:22) Privacy, Trust and Transparency in Digital Health (30:44) The Future of Digital Wellness and Chronic Care Management (35:08) Patient Voice: Brandee Hicks (40:25) Patient Challenges, Access and Continuity of Care (45:23) Key Takeaways and Closing Thoughts     Dive Deeper: Connect with Peter Robertson Connect with Kevin Masci Connect with Brandee Hicks Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Heads up — this is Part 2 of Jamie's conversation with Jaclyn Taylor If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and start there. It sets up everything we unpack today. Most healthcare teams are working hard. They're just not working together. And the patient is the one absorbing the cost. In this second half of the conversation, Jamie and Jaclyn move from the why into the how. What does it actually look like when a provider stops responding to today's schedule and starts managing an entire patient panel? How do you turn a community health worker, a pharmacist, a PT, and a social worker into one coordinated team instead of four parallel ones? And what's the difference between data that produces reports and data that produces decisions? You'll hear: Why "frequent touches" only work when they're connected — and how fragmented touches still land patients back in the hospital The quarterback model — what it actually means for a provider to own a patient's trajectory, not just their visit The shift from seeing patients to managing a population — and why most providers were never taught how Why we don't have a resource problem in healthcare — we have an orchestration opportunity How to use technology and data without drowning in either What "showing up" really means inside a system that isn't perfect yet This is the episode for anyone trying to lead change from inside a system that's still catching up. Press play. www.YourHealth.Org

Most conversations about agentic AI in healthcare get stuck on capability. This one is about the gap between capability and deployment — and what closes it. Aashima Gupta, Global Director of Healthcare Strategy and Solutions at Google Cloud, argues that healthcare's bottleneck isn't vision; it's courage. The processes are documented poorly or not at all, AI fluency programs reach a fraction of employees who want them, and most enterprises are running agents without the harnesses — grounding, evaluation, red-teaming — that production deployment actually requires. Meanwhile patients navigate three different "clock speeds" (annual insurance cycles, shifting provider rosters, Medicare pricing) that bear no relation to the timeline of their own health. We cover the European vs US deployment posture, the difference between agents-with-agency and rule-based AI, why Highmark's library of one million internal prompts matters, Google Cloud's full-stack efficiency play (TPU Ironwood, Gemini, the 40% data-centre electricity reduction DeepMind delivered years ago), and the multi-agent "harnesses" — including the red/blue/green team architecture — that are starting to make production-grade healthcare AI plausible. Video: https://youtu.be/rLtaxQLgCg0?si=JDP6kK97_tYsFoSb Newsletter: https://fodh.substack.com/ Agentic Patient Series: https://www.facesofdigitalhealth.com/agentic-patient-blog

What if every "non-compliant" patient was actually a signal that the system isn't working for them? In this episode, Jamie sits down with Jaclyn Taylor, Clinical Strategy Director at Your Health and a nurse practitioner who started her career as a home-based provider in 2020 — thrown straight into the fire of COVID, isolated patients, and a healthcare world rewriting itself in real time. What she saw inside patients' homes — medications scattered on tables, food insecurity, missing transportation — changed how she thinks about every chart she's ever read. You'll hear: Why a nurse-first pathway gives nurse practitioners a fundamentally different lens than a medical school pathway — and why patients feel it What working across home care, telehealth, trauma, and wellness teaches you about treating the whole human, not just the diagnosis Why trauma surgery turned Jacqueline into a believer in proactive, longitudinal care — and what gets missed when we only meet patients after something has already gone wrong The two words she uses to describe what's most broken in traditional healthcare: fragmentation and misalignment How empathy stops being a poster and starts being operational — built into the design of care itself If you've ever felt invisible inside the healthcare system, or if you're the one trying to fix it, this conversation reframes the whole game. Press play. www.YourHealth.Org

Send us a MessagePursuing RHT opportunities that are not in strategic alignment can create “strategy creep” or “strategy swap” scenarios that likely won't play out well in the short or long termIn this episode of Culture Change RX, Sue Tetzlaff explores a critical strategy challenge facing rural healthcare organizations today: how to navigate the massive Rural Health Transformation (RHT) opportunity without losing strategic focus.With $50 billion in funding, multi-organization collaboratives, and increasing pressure to participate, healthcare leaders are being presented with more opportunities than ever before. But as Sue shares from her decades of experience as a healthcare strategist, not every opportunity is strategic.This episode introduces two key risks organizations must guard against:Strategy Creep — layering new initiatives on top of existing priorities, stretching teams thin and reducing execution qualityStrategy Swap — replacing carefully developed strategic priorities with externally funded initiatives that may not align with the organization's true needsSue emphasizes that while funding can accelerate strategy, it should never define it. Instead, organizations must stay grounded in their mission, their community's needs, and their clearly defined strategic priorities.She also shares practical decision filters to help leaders evaluate which opportunities to pursue — and which to pass on — so they can maintain focus, protect their teams, and achieve meaningful, lasting results:Does this directly advance one of our top strategic priorities on our plan?What are we going to need to stop or de-We're stepping forward in a bigger way—growing our team of rural healthcare experts, growing our capabilities by adding a strategic planning division … all of this so we can expand our ability to help even more rural hospitals and other small healthcare organizations in 2026. … We'd love to explore how we can support your organization in being the provider- and employer-of-choice so you can keep care local and margins strong! Learn more at CaptoneLeadership.net Learn more and register for the 2026 Healthcare Executive Forum - We look forward to seeing you on June 17-18 in Madison, Wisconsin!Hi! I'm Sue Tetzlaff. I'm a culture and execution strategist for small and rural healthcare organizations - helping them to be the provider and employer-of-choice so they can keep care local and margins strong.For decades, I've worked with healthcare organizations to navigate the people-side of healthcare, the part that can make or break your results. What I've learned is this: culture is not a soft thing. It's the hardest thing, and it determines everything.When you're ready to take your culture to the next level, here are three ways I can help you:1. Listen to the Culture Change RX PodcastEvery week, I share conversations with leaders who are transforming healthcare workplaces and strategies for keeping teams engaged, patients loyal, and margins healthy. 2. Subscribe to our Email NewsletterGet practical tips, frameworks, and leadership tools delivered right to your inbox—plus exclusive content you won't find on the podcast.

Episode of the Organic Growth Podcast series recorded live at the McGuireWoods Healthcare Private Equity & Finance Conference, this conversation explores why healthcare organizations are shifting from acquisition-driven growth to operational performance and efficiency.

The Joint Commission has never focused on staffing mandates before — until now. In 2026, everything changed. And most hospitals are still relying on paper records stuffed in filing cabinets to prove they're compliant.In this episode, Process Street CRO Jerry Dimos sits down with Dr. Sarah Inman, SVP of Healthcare Strategy at Improv and a former clinical staffing manager overseeing 400 nurses and patient care technicians. Together they break down what the Joint Commission's new Accreditation 360 framework actually means on the ground, why manual compliance processes are unsustainable in the middle of a nursing crisis, and how automation and agentic AI may be the only realistic path forward.Topics covered:The Joint Commission's brand new staffing mandates for 2026Why Joint Commission visits cause panic even in well-run hospitalsThe root cause of compliance failures — manual processes and lack of forward planningAccreditation 360 — shifting accountability from frontline nurses to the C-suiteThe gap between written policy and what actually happens on the groundHow Process Street automates clinical competency workflows and compliance documentationThe nursing crisis and why adding documentation burden without automation is dangerousWho should own the automation decision — nurses, CTOs, or CNOs?Where agentic AI in healthcare is headed over the next three to five years⏱️ YouTube Timeline0:00 — Introduction — Meet Jerry Dimos and Dr. Sarah Inman0:43 — Dr. Inman's background — 20 years managing clinical staffing1:39 — The Joint Commission's new focus areas for 20261:43 — What makes 2026 different — brand new staffing mandates2:52 — Why Joint Commission visits cause stress and anxiety on the ground3:10 — The universal experience — that audible gasp when they walk in4:02 — Paper records, filing cabinets, and the human element of compliance4:54 — Root cause of compliance failures across hospitals of every size5:16 — Manual processes, lack of forward planning, and the day-to-day grind5:43 — Hospitals spend millions on tech but still run compliance manually6:03 — How Dr. Inman discovered Process Street and the time she would have saved6:57 — Where attention goes — patient care technology vs. compliance workflows7:51 — The palpable relief when leaders realize automation is possible8:02 — Accreditation 360 — from static compliance to dynamic, outcome-driven accountability8:20 — Shifting pressure from frontline nurses to CNO and C-suite leaders9:25 — Turning accountability into reliable, executable processes9:51 — The gap between written policy and what actually happens on the ground10:50 — Can't find the document when you need it most — the Joint Commission scramble11:53 — Patient safety risk when policies aren't clearly documented12:01 — Who owns the accreditation program under the new framework?12:39 — The nursing crisis and adding documentation burden without automation13:31 — Automation as one of the only realistic paths forward14:23 — Advice for nurses and executives — raise it up and look into what's out there14:46 — Should the CTO or nurses drive the automation decision?15:33 — Burnout prevention as a core pillar of Accreditation 36015:52 — A critical decision point — keep scrambling or fix it for good?16:00 — What Dr. Inman is seeing in the field — conversation vs. meaningful action17:13 — Final question — how will agentic AI help hospitals meet the bar?17:45 — Healthcare's shift toward evidence-based AI adoption18:29 — Prediction — healthcare will lead agentic AI adoption in the next 3–5 years19:09 — A future where every nurse has their own personal AI agent19:26 — Not all hospitals are ready — that's where Process Street and Improv come in19:39 — Closing takeaways and what's coming next

The Joint Commission has never focused on staffing mandates before — until now. In 2026, everything changed. And most hospitals are still relying on paper records stuffed in filing cabinets to prove they're compliant.In this episode, Process Street CRO Jerry Dimos sits down with Dr. Sarah Inman, SVP of Healthcare Strategy at Improv and a former clinical staffing manager overseeing 400 nurses and patient care technicians. Together they break down what the Joint Commission's new Accreditation 360 framework actually means on the ground, why manual compliance processes are unsustainable in the middle of a nursing crisis, and how automation and agentic AI may be the only realistic path forward.Topics covered:The Joint Commission's brand new staffing mandates for 2026Why Joint Commission visits cause panic even in well-run hospitalsThe root cause of compliance failures — manual processes and lack of forward planningAccreditation 360 — shifting accountability from frontline nurses to the C-suiteThe gap between written policy and what actually happens on the groundHow Process Street automates clinical competency workflows and compliance documentationThe nursing crisis and why adding documentation burden without automation is dangerousWho should own the automation decision — nurses, CTOs, or CNOs?Where agentic AI in healthcare is headed over the next three to five years⏱️ YouTube Timeline0:00 — Introduction — Meet Jerry Dimos and Dr. Sarah Inman0:43 — Dr. Inman's background — 20 years managing clinical staffing1:39 — The Joint Commission's new focus areas for 20261:43 — What makes 2026 different — brand new staffing mandates2:52 — Why Joint Commission visits cause stress and anxiety on the ground3:10 — The universal experience — that audible gasp when they walk in4:02 — Paper records, filing cabinets, and the human element of compliance4:54 — Root cause of compliance failures across hospitals of every size5:16 — Manual processes, lack of forward planning, and the day-to-day grind5:43 — Hospitals spend millions on tech but still run compliance manually6:03 — How Dr. Inman discovered Process Street and the time she would have saved6:57 — Where attention goes — patient care technology vs. compliance workflows7:51 — The palpable relief when leaders realize automation is possible8:02 — Accreditation 360 — from static compliance to dynamic, outcome-driven accountability8:20 — Shifting pressure from frontline nurses to CNO and C-suite leaders9:25 — Turning accountability into reliable, executable processes9:51 — The gap between written policy and what actually happens on the ground10:50 — Can't find the document when you need it most — the Joint Commission scramble11:53 — Patient safety risk when policies aren't clearly documented12:01 — Who owns the accreditation program under the new framework?12:39 — The nursing crisis and adding documentation burden without automation13:31 — Automation as one of the only realistic paths forward14:23 — Advice for nurses and executives — raise it up and look into what's out there14:46 — Should the CTO or nurses drive the automation decision?15:33 — Burnout prevention as a core pillar of Accreditation 36015:52 — A critical decision point — keep scrambling or fix it for good?16:00 — What Dr. Inman is seeing in the field — conversation vs. meaningful action17:13 — Final question — how will agentic AI help hospitals meet the bar?17:45 — Healthcare's shift toward evidence-based AI adoption18:29 — Prediction — healthcare will lead agentic AI adoption in the next 3–5 years19:09 — A future where every nurse has their own personal AI agent19:26 — Not all hospitals are ready — that's where Process Street and Improv come in19:39 — Closing takeaways and what's coming next

Send us a MessageIn this episode of Culture Change RX, Sue Tetzlaff, cofounder of Capstone Leadership Solutions, engages in conversation with Chris Benson from Juniper Advisory about the complexities of healthcare partnerships, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions. They discuss the cultural implications of these partnerships, the current trends in hospital consolidations, and navigating the decision-making processes. Healthcare partnerships can take many forms.The decision to partner should be driven by community needs and organizational goals.Many hospitals are still independent, but consolidation is a growing trend.Understanding the motivations behind mergers can help boards make informed decisions.The process of exploring partnerships can take several months and requires careful planning.Engaging stakeholders early in the process is crucial for success.Maintaining a focus on quality care is essential for any partnership. If you would like to connect with Chris or learn more about Juniper Advisory, you can find them here:

What if the most powerful clinical tool in healthcare wasn't a drug, a device, or a data platform — but a word? In this episode of Experiencing Healthcare, Jamie and Matt have a conversation that starts with Disney World germs and ends with something that will change the way you lead your team tomorrow. They unpack the idea of Intentional Positive Reinforcement — not the hollow "great job" you throw over your shoulder in the hallway, but the kind of deliberate, meaningful recognition that creates a ripple effect all the way to the patient's bedside. Matt shares what a dental hygienist taught him about doing things right, why a pair of clicking heels in a nursing home hallway was actually a leadership strategy, and what happens to a healthcare team that only ever hears what they're doing wrong. This is a conversation for the bedside nurse and the C-suite executive. For the credentialing specialist who never sees a patient and the clinical coordinator who sees dozens. Because in healthcare, everyone plays a role in the patient experience — and the way we lead people determines the care those people deliver. If you've ever wondered whether your words are adding to your team or subtracting from them, this episode is your answer.

In this episode of the IDEA Collider podcast, industry experts explore the evolving role of AI in Competitive Intelligence (CI) in pharmaceutical and biotech strategy — and how organizations can move beyond data collection to drive smarter, more confident decision-making.  Featuring insights from Erik Nordhoy, CEO of SAI MedPartners, alongside his team, John Barry, Matt Boucher, Jennifer Preston, and Lucia Fernandez Barreiros, this conversation examines how cross-functional teams can interpret insights, manage uncertainty, and improve portfolio outcomes in complex drug development environments. The discussion covers artificial intelligence, asymmetric learning, forecasting challenges, strategic alignment, and the leadership mindset required to navigate innovation in biopharma.  SAI MedPartners is a global consultancy that provides strategic insights, competitive intelligence, market research, and commercialization strategy to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies across the product lifecycle. This episode is a must-listen for leaders working across drug development, commercialization strategy, and pharmaceutical innovation.  Keep up with the guests;  Erik Nordhoy - President at SAI MedPartners LLC https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-nordhoy-6996241/  John Barry  - Executive Vice President at SAI MedPartners LLC https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnbarry/  Matt Boucher, PhD - Director, Oncology BU, SAI MedPartners LLC https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbchr/  Jennifer Preston - VP, Artificial Intelligence Leader, SAI MedPartners LLC https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-j-preston/  Lucia Fernandez Barreiros - Consulting Analyst, SAI MedPartners LLC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-fernandez-barreiros-ba5260224/    Follow Mike Rea On;  Website: https://ideacollider.simplecast.com/  X: https://x.com/ideapharma  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bigidea/      Listen to more fantastic podcast episodes: https://ideacollider.simplecast.com/

On this episode Jim welcomes Bevey Miner, EVP Healthcare Strategy & Policy at Consensus Cloud Solutions. Consensus started as an interoperable digital cloud faxing solution over 25 years ago and has grown to be the global leader of digital cloud fax technology. Employing new stratgies based upon AI they have leveraged their solutions to bring greater opportunites for the use of legacy, and under reported, health data.for treatment as well as research. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Send us a textHow deep into AI do clinicians really need to go? In this clip from our episode "Making Healthcare Massively Better", CareTalk host John Driscoll speaks with Halle Tecco about why becoming AI-literate is the only way to build real guardrails as patients use tools like ChatGPT at scale.Listen to the full episode here

Send us a textHealthcare innovation has never had more hype or more pressure to deliver real results. With AI accelerating and digital health entering a more mature phase, what does “better” actually look like in practice? Halle Tecco, Author of Massively Better Healthcare joins CareTalk host John Driscoll, Chairman of UConn Health, to discuss what Silicon Valley gets right and wrong about healthcare, why innovators need to align incentives with outcomes, and how leaders should think about AI with clear guardrails instead of buzzwords.

In this week's episode of the Xtalks Life Science Podcast, host Ayesha Rashid, Senior Life Science Journalist at Xtalks, spoke with Stacey Adam, PhD, Vice President at the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH), where she leads major public-private partnerships, including RECOVER-Treating Long COVID, the Biomarkers Consortium and several Accelerating Medicines Partnerships including the Partnership For Accelerating Cancer Therapies (PACT) and the Lung-MAP trial. Dr. Adam also helps design new collaborations in areas such as pediatric medical devices, cancer systems biology and new approach methodologies. Prior to FNIH, Dr. Adam worked in Deloitte's Federal Life Sciences and Healthcare Strategy practice. She completed an NIH- and American Cancer Society-supported postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford and earned her PhD in Pharmacology with a Certificate in Mammalian Toxicology from Duke University. Tune in to hear about FNIH's initiatives fostering public-private partnerships to accelerate biomedical research and therapeutic development. For more life science and medical device content, visit the Xtalks Vitals homepage. https://xtalks.com/vitals/ Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/Xtalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtalks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xtalks.Webinars/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xtalks-webconferences YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/XtalksWebinars/featured

In this episode, host Sandy Vance and Hari Balasubramanian, the Chief Technology Officer, Health Information Systems at Solventum, sit down for a deep dive into how AI-driven healthcare technology is reshaping the industry. Together, they explore how Solventum is building innovative products and services that streamline documentation, billing, and coding while improving the patient experience and saving valuable time for healthcare professionals. From what's happening at Solventum right now to the company's move toward fully autonomous coding, this conversation unpacks how healthcare payers and providers can rethink financial performance in the age of artificial intelligence. Hari also shares practical insights for CIOs evaluating these systems and explains how Solventum measures real-world improvements driven by AI. If you're interested in healthcare innovation, revenue cycle transformation, or the future of AI in health information systems, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Check out Solventum's Education Session and Case Study Session that was presented in the AI Zone at HLTH 2025.In this episode, they talk about:What's going on with Solventum right nowHow Solventum is serving healthcare payersSolventum's move toward complete autonomous codingThe common misconceptions about improving financial performance for providersHow CIOs should evaluate their work when engaging with these systemsMeasuring the improvements produced by AI with Solventum's systemsA Little About Hari:Hari Bala joined Solventum as Chief Technology Officer, Health Information Systems, in May 2025, bringing more than 25 years of experience building large-scale, distributed systems across healthcare, cloud, and security, with deep expertise in GenAI, data science, analytics, and machine learning. Previously, he led AI, data, analytics, and cloud transformation efforts at GE Healthcare and Oracle Cerner, where he helped establish Oracle's AI Services organization and later led the Health Data Intelligence and Analytics platform following the Cerner acquisition. Earlier, Hari spent nearly 19 years at Microsoft in leadership roles spanning Azure, Search, Cosmos DB, Windows, Office 365, and mobile and browser technologies.

AI is no longer just an operational tool. It's becoming one of the most important strategic lenses healthcare leaders can use. In this episode, Kevin explains how AI can sharpen decision-making, strengthen business cases, highlight opportunities you can't see from the boardroom, and help leaders measure progress with smarter, predictive metrics.You'll hear how executives can use AI to guide portfolio decisions, forecast ROI, identify gaps across the system, and build KPIs that actually show future impact. Kevin also shares how governance and a focused analytics team can turn AI into a leadership advantage rather than a scattered set of tech projects.If you want to bring more clarity to complex decisions and lead with greater purpose, this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Khalil Diab and Dr. Hamad Ali sit down with Dr. Firas Mahdi, Partner at LEK Consulting in Singapore, to explore the intersection of strategy, technology, and innovation in healthcare across Asia and the Middle East. From his beginnings in clinical medicine at AUBMC to leadership roles at GE Healthcare, Medtronic, and now LEK, Dr. Mahdi shares a remarkable global journey spanning Lebanon, the Gulf, and Southeast Asia. We discuss: How Singapore's hybrid public–private healthcare model achieves world-class outcomes Lessons for Middle Eastern health systems in value-based care and operational excellence The evolving role of MedTech and AI in shaping the future of healthcare Building purpose-driven careers and navigating non-clinical paths in medicine A rich conversation about healthcare transformation, professional reinvention, and the future of global health strategy — where East truly meets Middle East.  

This episode features Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, MD, JD, a healthcare strategy and management professional, coach, and writer, sharing insights on how technology, policy, and innovation are reshaping healthcare. Dr. Balasubramanian discusses the shift from automation to augmented intelligence, the rise of personalized care, and the importance of cultivating clarity, kindness, and composure in leadership.

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In this powerful and unfiltered episode, Dr. Joseph Rodriguez — CRNA, former state and national leader, faculty member, and host of Anesthesia Deconstructed — takes us inside the real lessons of anesthesia leadership.From COVID-era disruption to contract losses, difficult boardroom conversations, and the relentless financial pressures of today's anesthesia market, Joe shares stories that few leaders are willing to tell. Each story carries a hard-won lesson: why leadership is never just a title, how executive presence shapes outcomes, why data transparency can backfire, and how accountability transforms teams from fragile to high-performing.We also dive into the frameworks that shaped his leadership journey — from Crucial Conversations to The Four Agreements and Five Dysfunctions of a Team — and how every leader can apply them to grow themselves, their organizations, and the people they serve.This isn't theory. It's frontline leadership, with all the scars, pivots, and resilience required to survive in one of healthcare's most disrupted specialties.Whether you're a CRNA, SRNA, or a healthcare leader navigating change, this conversation is a masterclass in turning setbacks into systems, failures into frameworks, and words into lasting impact.Keywords:Anesthesia, CRNA Leadership, Healthcare Business, Executive Presence, Leadership Lessons, Nurse Anesthesiology, Organizational Growth, Accountability, Professional Development, Anesthesia Contracts, No Surprises Act, Healthcare Strategy, Team Building, Crucial Conversations, Five Dysfunctions of a TeamSend us a textFollow us at:InstagramFacebookTwitter/X

What if love wasn't soft, but systemic?In a world where employee engagement is treated like an annual event, healthcare strategist Geoffrey Smith challenges us to reimagine it as a daily act of care.This episode is a call to shift—from compliance to compassion, from processes to presence, from metrics to meaning. within ourselves. More on Geoffrey here:  https://momentsofexperience.com/

In this bold and revealing episode, we sit down with Randy Moore — former military CRNA, past CEO of the AANA, and now a top executive at one of the country's largest anesthesia organizations — to explore how the anesthesia market unraveled, and why no one stopped it.From workforce blind spots to failed strategic planning, Randy walks us through the early warning signs that went unheeded, the flawed assumptions that fueled collapse, and the slow-motion crises that turned into full-blown disruption. We break down the shift from hospital dominance to ASC migration, the chilling effects of the No Surprises Act, and how private equity's playbook fell apart.But we don't stop at systems. Randy also gets personal — reflecting on the cost of unchecked ambition, the value of thoughtful leadership, and the non-negotiables he now looks for in partners and teams.Whether you lead a group, manage hospital operations, or just want to understand the business forces reshaping anesthesia, this conversation pulls no punches — and offers rare clarity from someone who's led on every side of the table.Keywords:Anesthesia, CRNA Leadership, Healthcare Strategy, No Surprises Act, Workforce Crisis, Private Equity, Surgical Services, Hospital Operations, ASC Growth, Healthcare LeadershipSend us a textFollow us at:InstagramFacebookTwitter/X

This episode features Kris Blohm and Courtney Midanek, Managing Directors and Co-Practice Leads for Mergers and Acquisitions at Kaufman Hall, as they explore how health systems can use a holistic, data-driven approach to assess operations, optimize service lines, and drive long-term success. They share practical insights on collaboration, flexibility, and how to continuously evaluate performance to adapt to an evolving healthcare landscape.This episode is sponsored by Kaufman Hall.

Join Jamal Khan and Jennifer Johnson as they explore the evolving landscape of AI in healthcare, focusing on its applications, ethical considerations, data privacy, and the role of Chief AI Officers. This discussion highlights the importance of governance, patient consent, and the potential of AI to improve healthcare workflows while addressing data security challenges. Learn about how to implement AI responsibly for better healthcare outcomes and operational excellence.  Speakers: Jamal Khan, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer at Connection Jennifer Johnson, Director of Healthcare Strategy and Business Development at Connection   Show Notes: 00:00 The Evolution of AI in Healthcare 03:04 Ethics and Governance in AI Applications 06:05 Data Privacy and Security Concerns 08:49 The Role of Chief AI Officers 12:07 Patient Consent and Data Usage 14:54 AI's Impact on Healthcare Workflows 18:00 Computational Power in Health Data Analysis 20:47 Virtual Assistants in Healthcare 24:00 Clinical Trials vs. Drug Discovery 26:55 The Future of Patient Data Management 28:11 AI Adoption in Insurance Companies 33:05 Transparency and Explainability in AI 37:28 AI Use Cases in Healthcare 44:10 Cloud vs On-Prem AI Solutions 49:23 Data Orchestration in Healthcare   For more information on AI services for healthcare, visit https://www.cnxnhelix.com/healthcare.     

What happens when students aren't just learners—but co-pilots?  Anthony co-hosts this session with Cole Lyons, President and COO of The American Journal of Healthcare Strategy and host of The Strategy of Health Podcast. In this episode, we learn from Johns Hopkins Master of Health Administration Program Director Dr. Mark Bittle, along with MHA students Angelina Haw and Riya Patel, how students collaborate, innovate, and build a network that serve to enhance their future success. 

EPISODE NOTESMatt Staub shares the three identities of healthcare: service, right, and businessHow orientation at Your Health reflects an inverted leadership modelThe paradox of patient expectations vs. financial sustainabilityThe role of creativity and innovation in modern healthcare systemsBalancing compassion with accountabilityEncouragement for leaders: why siloing healthcare identities limits progressA call to integrate values, systems, and people into a shared mission 

In this episode of the Elevate Care Podcast, Nishan Sivathasan speaks with Brian McKillip, President of Locums at AMN Healthcare, about the future of healthcare workforce staffing and capacity optimization. They discuss the importance of strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and the evolving landscape of healthcare staffing solutions. The conversation highlights the need for healthcare systems to adapt to changing demands and leverage data to improve operational efficiency and patient care. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Healthcare Innovation02:04 Optimizing Capacity in Healthcare04:51 Strategic Workforce Planning09:54 Data-Driven Decision Making in Healthcare12:57 Conclusion and Future Directions About BrianBrian is an outstanding addition to the AMN leadership team, bringing over 20 years of staffing industry experience, including roles specific to Locums at Weatherby/CHG. He currently oversees all sales for North America at Adecco. His proven success in building long-term client partnerships and delivering tailored solutions across healthcare, life sciences, and other specialized sectors will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our Locums business.Connect with Brian on LinkedIn Sponsors: Discover how WorkWise is redefining workforce management for healthcare. Visit workwise.amnhealthcare.com to learn more.About The Show: Elevate Care delves into the latest trends, thinking, and best practices shaping the landscape of healthcare. From total talent management to solutions and strategies to expand the reach of care, we discuss methods to enable high quality, flexible workforce and care delivery. We will discuss the latest advancements in technology, the impact of emerging models and settings, physical and virtual, and address strategies to identify and obtain an optimal workforce mix. Tune in to gain valuable insights from thought leaders focused on improving healthcare quality, workforce well-being, and patient outcomes. Learn more about the show here. Find Us On:WebsiteYouTubeSpotifyAppleInstagramLinkedInXFacebook Powered by AMN Healthcare

In this video, three tech leaders discuss the possibilities currently offered by AI agents in health care. Jason Warrelmann is Vice President of Healthcare Strategy at UiPath, a company in the "agentic AI" space across multiple industries including healthcare. UiPath has partnered with Genzeon to focus on health care technology, represented here by Harsh Singh, General Manager of Healthcare, and Vinit Singhal, Market Segment Leader-Payers.Singh says that health care organizations want a partner who has already performed the AI transformation they desire: "Results, not a promise. The idea stage is over." Warrelmann at UiPath echoes that concern, saying that health care organizations need to "move from a science project to innovation at scale" and that Genzeon offers "credibility."Learn more about Genzeon: https://www.genzeon.com/Learn more about UiPath: https://www.uipath.com/

No one is better equipped to support patients than providers. But do health systems have the power required to improve the healthcare system?  In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Premier Inc. President and CEO Mike Alkire explains why a provider-led model—not one led by payers or legacy tech vendors—is the only viable path forward. He outlines how hospitals can take back control and lead transformation by focusing on high-value partnerships, smarter use of data and AI-driven solutions. Listen to learn how health systems can: Shift power from payers to providers through strategic partnerships Leverage data and AI to reduce costs and improve outcomes Incentivize innovation to build a more sustainable system

May 5, 2025: Christian Boucher, Head of Healthcare Strategy and Solutions at Island, joins Drex for the news. They discuss the recent VMware price shock situation, diving into a deeper industry-wide issue: what happens when healthcare becomes overly dependent on specific technology pillars? Are health systems flexible enough to pivot when market forces dramatically shift the technology landscape? Throughout their discussion, Christian emphasizes the value of community collaboration in solving these complex problems, suggesting the future lies in healthcare organizations working together to test emerging technologies rather than each institution going it alone. Key Points: 06:41 A Vital Community 07:47 VMware and Price Shock 11:05 Adapting to Tech Changes 18:29 Technology Next Steps News Articles Healthcare's Cybersecurity Problem Escalates – How Should Providers Respond? The VMware Price Shock: A Wake-up Call for Healthcare IT X: This Week Health LinkedIn: This Week Health Donate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

What happens when cutting-edge AI meets the future of personalized healthcare? In this episode, Andy Dé, Chief Marketing Officer at Lightbeam Health Solutions, discusses the transformative role of AI and analytics in shaping personalized, value-based healthcare. Drawing on a diverse career across pharma, medtech, diagnostics, and provider networks, Andy highlights the evolution from descriptive to predictive and prescriptive analytics, driven by data and AI advancements. He emphasizes the rise of agentic AI and automation in workflows, improving care coordination, risk stratification, and outcomes, particularly in population health management. Andy also explores the convergence of emerging technologies like robotics, virtual reality, and machine vision with AI in global healthcare settings. He concludes by noting both the tremendous opportunities and risks AI presents, ranging from healing and operational efficiency to ethical concerns and potential misuse. Tune in and learn how agentic AI is transforming care delivery, improving outcomes, and reshaping the industry as we know it! Resources: Connect with and follow Andy Dé on LinkedIn. Follow Lightbeam Health Solutions on LinkedIn and discover their website! Check out Vikram Ekambaram's LinkedIn GenAI for GTM Newsletter!

Jacob and Nikhil sit down with Dr. Rushika Fernandopulle. Rushika is the former CEO and Co-Founder of Iora Health, a primary care provider centered around value-based care and Medicare that One Medical acquired for $2.1 billion. They discuss why we're still in the second inning of value-based care, intersections of tech and healthcare, what it takes for VBC to succeed, and more. [0:00] Intro[0:29] Early Days of Value-Based Care[2:34] Challenges in Commercial Value-Based Care[5:20] Adapting Care Models for Different Populations[13:08] Medicaid and Long-Term Care Issues[16:30] Big Tech's Foray into Healthcare[20:37] Amazon's Healthcare Strategy[21:09] Challenges in Serving Low-Income Seniors[21:43] Innovative Solutions for Patient Transportation[22:16] The Economics of Healthcare Visits[23:22] Building a Custom EHR System[27:34] The Role of AI in Modern Healthcare[33:17] Future of Primary Care and Policy Implications Out-Of-Pocket: https://www.outofpocket.health/

March 5, 2025: Christian Boucher, Head of Healthcare Strategy and Solutions at Island, joins Drex for the news. How can healthcare organizations better leverage cloud solutions to shift IT resources from merely "keeping the lights on" to actually improving clinical workflows? How might healthcare leaders create more meaningful partnerships with clinicians to ensure technology enhances rather than hinders patient care? The conversation explores the delicate balance between standardization and customization in healthcare IT.Key Points:02:58 Discussing Healthcare Cloud Adoption08:48 Transformative Steps for Healthcare16:30 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsNews Articles: Healthcare Still Doesn't Understand the CloudBeyond the Status Quo: 16 Transformative Steps for Healthcare in the Digital Age – Part 1

Healthcare costs continue to be the most unpredictable expense for businesses, creating a challenging dilemma for CFOs. While healthcare benefits serve as a powerful tool for recruiting and retaining employees, the escalating costs are forcing many finance leaders to seek innovative ways to reduce expenses without compromising the quality of care or the attractiveness of their benefits packages.Anisha Sood is the Chief Financial and Strategy Officer at First Choice Health, and has more than 20 years of experience across the healthcare industry. Anisha joined First Choice Health in 2019, where she oversees finance and strategy, including on the company's goal to offer more cost-effective solutions to employers. In this episode, Anisha talks to host Melissa Howatson about why healthcare costs are rising, and how providers like First Choice are bringing them down without sacrificing quality care.Discover how CFOs can seek innovative approaches to effectively manage both healthcare costs and employee benefits expenditures during challenging economic times.Discussed in This EpisodeRecent trends and changes in healthcare benefits, and factors contributing to rising costsHow First Choice Health is disrupting the traditional healthcare benefits model through expanded partnerships and reduced administrative costsStrategies to mitigate healthcare costs, including how insurers can tailor benefits to an employer's unique needs, considering factors such as geography and remote workforceBalancing the CFO's need to control costs with the CHRO's goal of recruiting and retaining employeesThe growing importance of mental and behavioral health benefits in comprehensive healthcare packages

Healthcare costs continue to be the most unpredictable expense for businesses, creating a challenging dilemma for CFOs. While healthcare benefits serve as a powerful tool for recruiting and retaining employees, the escalating costs are forcing many finance leaders to seek innovative ways to reduce expenses without compromising the quality of care or the attractiveness of their benefits packages.Anisha Sood is the Chief Financial and Strategy Officer at First Choice Health, with more than 20 years of experience across the healthcare industry. Since joining First Choice Health in 2019, she has overseen finance and strategy, focusing on offering more cost-effective solutions to employers. In this episode, Anisha talks to host Melissa Howatson about why healthcare costs are rising and how providers like First Choice Health are bringing them down without sacrificing quality care.Discover how CFOs can adopt innovative approaches to manage both healthcare costs and employee benefits expenditures effectively during challenging economic times.Discussed in This Episode:Recent trends and changes in healthcare benefits, and factors contributing to rising costsHow First Choice Health is disrupting the traditional healthcare benefits model through expanded partnerships and reduced administrative costsStrategies to mitigate healthcare costs, including how insurers can tailor benefits to an employer's unique needs, considering factors such as geography and remote workforceBalancing the CFO's need to control costs with the CHRO's goal of recruiting and retaining employeesThe growing importance of mental and behavioral health benefits in comprehensive healthcare packages

January 20, 2025: Christian Boucher, Head of Healthcare Strategy and Solutions Architecture at Island, Joins Drex for the News. Can healthcare organizations ensure patient data remains secure without stifling productivity? How do enterprises navigate the challenge of "Bring Your Own AI" and the risks of browser vulnerabilities? What role does human behavior play as IT security's weakest link? Through stories of AI misconfigurations, multimillion-dollar fines, and shadow IT's well meaning workarounds, this conversation doesnt shy away from the complexities of balancing accessibility, security, and user needs.Key Points:01:41 Optum AI Chatbot Breach07:22 Mount Nittany and Online Tracking10:53 Humans: IT Security's Weakest LinkNews Articles:Optum Restricts AI Chatbot Access After Security Breach ConcernsMount Nittany Health Faces $1.8 Million Settlement Over Patient Data MisuseHuman Error: The Overlooked Threat in Cybersecurity StrategiesSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Episode Summary: In episode 15 of Constructing With Care, guests Laura Wilt, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Sutter Health; Clara Guixa, Vice President of Applications and Deputy CIO at Boston Children's Hospital; and Carl Fleming, Healthcare Strategy and Digital Transformation at DPR Construction are welcomed by host Leslie Tullio. In this third and final episode of the series the group explores how funding models for healthcare projects are shaped by technological and demographic needs and how the industry is evaluating ROI They also delve into everybody's favorite topic, AI.  Key Themes: Strategic alignment of technology investments with organizational goals. The importance of flexible funding and innovation models. AI as a transformative tool for operational efficiency and patient care. The need for healthcare facilities to evolve in tandem with technological advancements [00:33] Introduction [01:47] Investment in Healthcare Technology Laura highlights the critical role of technology in health systems' strategies, particularly for improving access and leveraging digital professionals. Clara presents a balanced view, recognizing the progress but emphasizing the work needed to achieve ROI across the industry. [05:12] Aligning Technology with Strategic Goals Clara explains Boston Children's strategy of aligning tech investments with strategic goals, measuring outcomes, and maintaining accountability. Aligning metrics with problems being solved ensures investments deliver tangible value. [06:28] Innovative Approaches to Funding Laura discusses innovation driven by demographic shifts (e.g., aging populations) and the rise of value-based care. Carl shares insights into funding models such as venture capital, private equity, and strategic alliances. Health systems are increasingly investing in internal innovation hubs to drive long-term ROI and create scalable solutions. [11:39] Build vs. Buy vs. Adapt Laura introduces the concept of adapt as a middle ground between building and buying technology, tailoring solutions to specific needs. Clara reflects on her organization's journey from customized EHRs to a mix of purchased and adapted solutions. The "build, buy, or adapt" approach balances efficiency, customization, and scalability. [15:55] AI in Healthcare: Opportunities and Strategies Laura explains Sutter Health's strategy to build, buy, and adapt AI solutions, including ambient AI to improve efficiency and patient care. Clara highlights pediatric care advancements through large language models, genetic testing, and big data. AI's potential lies in intersecting technologies (e.g., ambient AI, RTLS) to create integrated, efficient systems. [20:06] Design and Construction Implications of Emerging Technology Carl emphasizes the importance of aligning design and construction efforts with health systems' AI strategies and innovation tolerance. Collaborative planning ensures physical spaces are optimized for integrating AI and other advanced technologies. [22:39] Closing Thoughts Leslie reflects on the interconnected nature of healthcare technology investments, ROI, and innovation. Featured Guests: Laura Wilt: Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Sutter Health Clara Guixa: Vice President of Applications and Deputy CIO at Boston Children's Hospital Carl Fleming: Healthcare Strategy and Digital Transformation Specialist at DPR Construction   Laura Wilt  "Technology is integral to healthcare strategies, but it should never be about technology for technology's sake. It's about achieving the outcomes we're striving for."    Clara Guixa  "Funding healthcare technology isn't just about the dollars; it's about understanding the value and impact on patient outcomes."  Carl Fleming  "If technology doesn't streamline processes or add value, providers don't want it. We need to ensure tech works for them, not against them." 

Episode Overview: In episode 14 of Constructing With Care, host Leslie Tulio welcomes back distinguished guests Laura Wilt, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Sutter Health; Clara Guixa, Vice President of Applications and Deputy CIO at Boston Children's Hospital; and Carl Fleming, Healthcare Strategy and Digital Transformation at DPR Construction. Together, they explore the evolving dynamics of integrating technology and design in healthcare environments, focusing on how capital projects can prioritize patient-centered care, provider needs and operational efficiency. Key Topics Covered: The Integrated Planning Process: Carl Fleming opens the discussion on the importance of engaging both patients and providers in the planning stages of healthcare construction. While patient family advisory councils are imperative, Carl notes that more direct input from frontline providers—those closest to patient care—is essential to balance technology needs with actual usability and value. Designing for Seamless Experiences: Clara Guixa emphasizes the need for integrated project teams that consider the diverse perspectives of all stakeholders. By focusing on how data and AI can enhance specific care delivery models, Clara highlights how integrated planning can improve both digital and physical healthcare environments, ultimately supporting cohesive patient and provider experiences. Prototype Spaces and Testing: Laura Wilt discusses the benefits of prototyping spaces, like hospital rooms or surgery centers, to improve design functionality and technological implementation. Carl supports this, sharing examples where prototyping—whether through physical mock-ups or innovative tools like AR and VR—has helped teams identify efficiencies, minimize future costly modifications, and improve the overall activation process. Best Practices for Partnerships: The conversation shifts to partnerships between healthcare providers and construction teams, with Laura and Carl stressing the importance of trust, shared vision, and open communication. Strong relationships allow for candid conversations during challenging moments, ensuring both parties can adjust and stay focused on the primary goal: enhancing patient care. Innovation and Collaboration: Clara shares how her team at Boston Children's Hospital works with a dedicated innovation group, ensuring that technology, innovation, and digital teams collaborate seamlessly on projects. This partnership-driven approach prevents siloed planning, maximizes resources, and provides a unified direction for vendors and stakeholders. Closing Remarks: Leslie wraps up the episode by noting the wealth of insights shared and teases future discussions on topics such as innovation ownership and virtual prototyping. She thanks the panel and invites listeners to stay tuned for more expert conversations. Featured Guests: Laura Wilt: Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Sutter Health Clara Guixa: Vice President of Applications and Deputy CIO at Boston Children's Hospital Carl Fleming: Healthcare Strategy and Digital Transformation Specialist at DPR Construction   Laura Wilt  "We're not just buying or building technology; we're adapting it to meet the unique needs of our organization and patients." Clara Guixa  "We need to think about the integrated experience within healthcare projects—how operations and care delivery come together." Carl Fleming  "When discussing AI in healthcare, we need to ensure we're all speaking the same language and that it aligns with the organization's readiness and goals." Listen Now: Tune in to learn how healthcare leaders are navigating the intersection of digital innovation and capital investments, ensuring that new technologies improve outcomes for both patients and providers. Subscribe & Follow: Subscribe to Constructing With Care on your favorite podcast platform. Follow DPR Construction for more updates: Website: constructingwithcare.com LinkedIn: DPR Construction Instagram & X: @DPRConstruction Questions or Comments? We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or questions at constructingwithcare.com.  

Episode Overview: In episode 13 of Constructing With Care, we dive deep into the evolving role of technology and digital innovation in healthcare infrastructure. Host Leslie Tullio is joined by three leading experts: Laura Wilt, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Sutter Health; Clara Guixa, Vice President of Applications and Deputy CIO at Boston Children's Hospital; and Carl Fleming, Healthcare Strategy and Digital Transformation at DPR Construction. Together, they discuss how technology investments are reshaping patient care, improving outcomes for providers, and transforming healthcare systems through smarter capital projects and how builders and administers alike need to take into consideration geographic, cultural, and technical needs of a healthcare building project.  Key Topics Covered: (1:32) Technology's Impact on Patient Outcomes Laura Wilt highlights how critical investments in technology improve patient care. From high-reliability systems to digital front doors and virtual care solutions, technology integration is driving transformation in healthcare delivery, making care more accessible and efficient. (8:35) Tailoring Technology for Pediatric vs. Adult Healthcare Clara Guixa shares insights on the unique technological needs of pediatric hospitals, emphasizing the need for specialized software, devices, and communication tools that cater to younger patients and their families. This often includes advocating for pediatric use in general medical technology and ensuring long-term support for families. (5:04) The Digital and Physical Infrastructure Interplay Carl Fleming offers a dual perspective, exploring how healthcare systems are investing in both physical infrastructure upgrades—like new patient towers—and digital transformations, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and electronic health record (EHR) optimization. He underscores the importance of designing facilities that blend physical and digital care environments for future-ready hospitals. (15:02) Challenges and Opportunities in Different Geographies Laura Wilt and Clara Guixa compare how geographic and demographic differences across the U.S. impact healthcare delivery. From the cultural norms influencing hospital design to the varied expectations patients have for technology, both leaders explain how healthcare systems adapt their strategies to better serve diverse populations. (18:53) Improving Provider Experiences Through Technology Wilt also explores how technology not only benefits patients but providers as well. Generative AI and ambient documentation technologies coupled with smart design are enhancing physician workflows, reducing administrative burdens, and improving the quality of patient-provider interactions. Featured Guests: Laura Wilt: Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Sutter Health Clara Guixa: Vice President of Applications and Deputy CIO at Boston Children's Hospital Carl Fleming: Healthcare Strategy and Digital Transformation Specialist at DPR Construction Laura Wilt  "We're not just implementing tech; we're transforming the way we deliver care to meet the needs of diverse populations.  Clara Guixa  "It's crucial to align technology investments with strategic goals, ensuring we're solving key problems and driving real value."  Carl Fleming  "Building the future of healthcare infrastructure is about understanding the balance between the latest tech trends and what truly fits into patient care environments."    Listen Now: Tune in to learn how healthcare leaders are navigating the intersection of digital innovation and capital investments, ensuring that new technologies improve outcomes for both patients and providers. Subscribe & Follow: Subscribe to Constructing With Care on your favorite podcast platform. Follow DPR Construction for more updates: Website: constructingwithcare.com LinkedIn: DPR Construction Instagram & X: @DPRConstruction Questions or Comments? We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or questions at constructingwithcare.com.

In this special episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, recorded at the 2024 Vegan Superhero Academy Retreat, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with fellow plant-based advocate, Dr. Columbus Batiste, to explore the themes of health, empowerment, and holistic living.Drawing from Dr. Batiste's book, Selfish, they discuss the importance of prioritizing personal health and well-being, even in the face of systemic issues in the healthcare system. Both doctors share stories from their own lives and careers, emphasizing the importance of equitable care and lifestyle choices that promote long-term health. Tune in for a deep dive into their experiences with plant-based advocacy and practical strategies for reclaiming control over your body and health.CONNECT WITH THE VEGAN GYM:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeNEW TO THE VEGAN GYM?We're on a mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives because we believe that the more healthy, fit vegans there are in the world, the faster veganism will spread. Let's work together to inspire change, spread compassion, and challenge the status quo.Support the show

August 26, 2024: Christian Boucher, head of Healthcare Strategy and Solutions Architecture at Island joins Drex for the news. The discussion delves into pressing issues such as North Korean IT workers covertly accessing U.S. company data. How can hospitals better prepare for tech outages that threaten business continuity and patient care? As Boucher shares his extensive experience in healthcare IT, the conversation challenges listeners to reconsider the traditional approaches to security and continuity.Key Points:03:11 Undercover North Korean IT Workers' Busted04:35 Discussion on Remote Work and Security07:43 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery12:44 USPS Text Scam and Cybersecurity Awareness19:16 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsNews articles:US dismantles laptop farm used by undercover North Korean IT workersTech outage fallout: Hospitals need strong response plans when systems go downUSPS Text Scammers Duped His Wife, So He Hacked Their OperationThis Week Health SubscribeThis Week Health TwitterThis Week Health LinkedinAlex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer Donate

Alps Global Holding Berhad aims to revolutionise healthcare through biotechnology research and wellness services, focusing on personalised and precision medicine to reduce costs. Group CEO Dr Tham Seng Kong discusses the challenges of high costs and failure rates in biotech, emphasising their strategy to control the entire supply chain for more affordable treatments.

Dr. Aju Samuel is a medical graduate turned management professional. He has worked in healthcare and digital industries, led Aviva's health and pensions businesses in the UK, and co-founded The Performance Factory, a Strategy Consulting firm. He continues to consult globally on strategic roadmaps and digital transitions and is a co-founder of startups in foodtech, fintech, and healthtech, and an angel investor. In this conversation, we explored Dr. Aju's journey in healthtech startups. We discussed his diverse career, the founding of The Performance Factory, and his latest venture, Kennar Heath, which leverages AI to improve patient-centric healthcare. Key topics include the inefficiencies in healthcare, the transformative potential of AI, and the necessity of integrating technology into healthcare education. EPISODE LINKS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajusamuel/ TIMESTAMPS: CONNECT: Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray/message

The secret is to quit talking about innovation in healthcare, and actually start putting ideas into action. In this episode, Hal Andrews, President and CEO of Trilliant Health, discusses healthcare's future and the role automation plays in it and explains how his company addresses healthcare's data challenges by offering a platform for data analytics to inform strategic decisions across the care continuum. Hal emphasizes the power of evidence-based strategies, utilizing diverse data sources to inform client decisions. He underscores the importance of accurately understanding market share, advocating for a comprehensive view of all providers, particularly in terms of referrals and network performance, to retain patients within networks. He also explores the impact of consumer brands like Amazon and Walmart entering healthcare and the potential of AI in automating repetitive tasks to improve efficiency.  Tune in and learn how data-driven strategies can drive positive outcomes in healthcare! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Learn more about Trilliant Health on their LinkedIn and website. Read Trilliant Health's Field Guide here. Browse Hal's blog on Trilliant Health's website here.

AI is revolutionizing healthcare by analyzing massive datasets to uncover hidden patterns, leading to breakthroughs in disease diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. Join Jennifer Johnson and Jamal Khan as they explore AI's impact on healthcare. They delve into critical ethical considerations, governance structures, data security measures, and AI's role in clinical decision support. Speakers: Jennifer Johnson, Director of Healthcare Strategy and Business Development at Connection Jamal Kahn, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer at Connection   Show Notes 00:00 Introduction and AI Ecosystem Shifts 02:07 Ethical Considerations and Governance in AI Healthcare 05:49 Challenges of Data Poisoning and Model Drift in AI Healthcare 08:02 Role of CAIOs in Healthcare Governance and Data Strategy 10:48 Importance of Patient Consent and Cross-Jurisdictional Challenges 13:01AI's  Impact on Healthcare Provider Work Environment 17:45 Vetting AI Partners and Virtual Assistants in Healthcare 19:39 Patient Accessibility and Engagement in Healthcare 22:50 Clinical Trials and Technology in Healthcare 24:13 Challenges of Merging Patient Data in Healthcare 27:01 AI Adoption in Healthcare: Impact on Insurance Providers 32:08 Challenges of Transparency and Explainability in AI 35:58 AI in Clinical Settings: Promising Use Cases 37:18 Choosing Hyperscalers for Healthcare AI Implementation 48:01 Data Orchestration for Patient Care with AI 50:17 Following Patients Through Care Settings with AI 52:08 Excitement and Challenges of AI Integration in Healthcare

In this episode of the Inspired Money Live Stream Podcast, we explore essential strategies for securing a financially stable retirement. Joined by experts Wade Pfau, Colleen Jaconetti, David Blanchett, and Emily Guy Birken, we navigate a multifaceted approach to retirement income planning. This discussion spans from investment strategies to managing healthcare costs and the role of real estate in retirement portfolios. Navigating Retirement Planning Retirement is a significant phase of life that requires careful planning and strategy. This episode, "Effective Retirement Income Strategies: Securing Your Financial Future," covers comprehensive strategies needed to ensure financial security. Our distinguished guests provide insights and expertise, offering a robust framework for retirement planning.

Strategic planning is vital to successful healthcare management. President & Co-Founder of The American Healthcare Journal, Cole Lyons, explains his goal of fostering a community of education to Jim Cagliostro.    Episode Introduction Cole explains why transfer of knowledge is a key goal of the Journal, why healthcare strategy can be described as moving from checkers to chess and emphasizes the importance of thinking before you speak. He also explains the importance of competition in healthcare and identifies humility as an essential leadership trait.   Show Topics   Redefining healthcare strategy A strategic alternative for nonprofits  Breaking down silos in healthcare Join Cole's community on LinkedIn Applying economic theories to healthcare strategy Leadership tip: why humility matters     05:36 Redefining healthcare strategy  Cole explained why thinking about the impact of your actions matters.  ‘'For me, it's kind of thinking before I speak. I think that's the best way that I've come up with how to explain it. In operations, day-to-day, things are quite hectic, especially at high volume clinics. And you have to make very quickly, fairly educated decisions based on standard operating procedures. But sometimes that doesn't always lead us down the best path. So part of that is creating standard operating procedures that allow you time to think about how it impacts things long-term. So, thinking before you speak for me means instead of just saying what I need to say in the moment, I think about what I say, how it will impact the person hearing it, how it'll impact my image. And if you apply that kind of thinking before acting approach to your actions in the operations space, it means taking a step back and looking at the competitive landscape in your industry, looking at the competitive landscape in your institution, different departments competing for funding, different departments competing for exposure, and looking at how even small actions in the operations world will impact that.''   08:12 A strategic alternative for nonprofits Cole said the Journal aims to foster improvement and education in strategic thinking for nonprofit institutions.  ‘'… the problem right now is VC-backed healthcare firms, those that are backed by venture capital. They have a high concentration of MBAs who have really good strategic insights. So don't get me wrong, and we can always go into this anytime, but there's a problem with a lot of the strategy theories out there in general that are taught to MBA graduates because it's based on economic theories that don't always play out in the real world. But still when they make decisions, it is much more strategic than in nonprofit healthcare. And so, one of the issues is that I'm not a fan of government-run healthcare, which is a little contrarian. I'm just not particularly a fan of it. I think that free market healthcare is good, nonprofit institutions are my favorite. I love nonprofit institutions. I think that that's the best form of delivering healthcare. But they don't act very strategically, especially compared to VC-backed or for-profit healthcare, which employ all these MBAs, they recruit MBAs from the top schools, they can pay them. …I'm not saying that they're any less educated, they're just educated differently. They have MHAs, they have MPAs, a lot of them have MDs, and they are educated in a very different way. So the journal's purpose is how can we foster this community of improvement and education in strategic thinking for these people who are educated in a much more practical way? An MHA isn't sitting in their office thinking and going into philosophy a lot of times. A lot of times they're figuring out, how can we solve this problem? How can we deal with this emergency situation?''   13:36 Breaking down silos in healthcare  Cole said administrative fellowships can help to develop a well-rounded approach. ‘'One of the ways that this is going to work out really well, and a lot of programs are doing this, is through administrative fellowships. I actually have a lot of different things that we're involved with with that, trying to get fellowship certified, trying to get fellowships publicized a lot because administrative fellowships have to rotate through every department in the organization usually. They know all the leaders. And so when they go and work in operations, they are very well-rounded. They have a much better strategic vision of the organization. They know clinicians, they know the house staff, they know the janitors, they know everybody. A lot of times they know the people who are on construction teams building the building. And so that gives them a huge, well-rounded approach that's also going to massively improve strategy. So yeah, the majority of organizations are still struggling. They're siloed or they don't even have really a strategy team, but there is a good trend for improvement I think on the way.''   16:32 Join Cole's community on LinkedIn Cole said anyone who wishes to get involved with the Journal can connect on LinkedIn and YouTube.  ‘'LinkedIn is one of the best knowledge communities. There's a bunch of knowledgeable people. All my mentors have come from LinkedIn. The past two jobs I've gotten, including the journal, so I guess my past three jobs, have all come from people I've met on LinkedIn. So I would say go to LinkedIn, the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy is on there. I am on there. Happy to network and connect with anyone. Also, just happy to be kind of a funnel connecting you to other people. If you want to meet someone in the Philadelphia region, I know most of the senior leaders here at least casually, so I can always connect you to somebody if there's somebody you want to meet. So yeah, LinkedIn is definitely the best way until we get that website and mobile app up and running…. I know sales teams have told me that they've benefited a lot, our YouTube channel and our LinkedIn, a lot of time our LinkedIn will link to the YouTube channel.''   19:08 Applying economic theories to healthcare strategy Cole said education is important to help hospitals adapt to strategy. ‘'I think the first reason that it's important is because if you're an MHA grad and you're interfacing with an MBA graduate or somebody who's a consultant, I guess classically trained in business, you need to understand the economic theories that they're going to be using and you also need to understand why they seem flawed. So when you go through a strategic plan and you utilize one of these theories, it could be like Blue Ocean or you utilize Porter's Five Forces, I like them, I think they're excellent, but they are flawed in some situations. And coming from operations, you'll identify, "Oh, there's something wrong with this," but you might not exactly know how to explain it. And it'll give you the language, it'll give you the techniques. You'll be able to construct these Five Forces plans, the Blue Ocean Plan. There's another one I can't remember off the top of my mind. But then it'll take you and say, "Okay, here's the problems with some of them. Here's how you can identify what the issues are, and here's how you can fix them as well." So, when a consultant comes in and gives you this awesome plan, it'll not have you throw plan in the trash. It'll have you say, "Oh, here's how I can adapt it to fit my organization."    21:55 Leadership tip: why humility matters Cole said humility enables leaders to make connections.  ‘'Humility is really, really important. I've been so privileged to sit with most of the CEOs of hospitals in the Philadelphia region. I think that the humility of some of them is really astounding and it leaves a lasting impact on me. I also think that those are usually the ones who are most respected, being down to earth and being humble, speaking with all the members of staff because you actually need to and want to and not just because it makes you look good…Also, the other lesson Six Sigma, the Gemba walk, the... Before you can become a manager in Japan, you have to go through all the departments…When these people rotate through these departments, I was talking to one the other day that she was in the parking lot looking at the road signs in the parking garage and working with the builders in the state to make sure that these parking lot road signs were constructed correctly. A few years later, she's going to be a hospital administrator, but that experience in the parking lot looking at the road signs, invaluable, because now she has a connection to the whole organization. And you can only make that connection if you're humble.''   Connect with Lisa Miller on LinkedIn Connect with Jim Cagliostro on LinkedIn Connect with Cole Lyons on LinkedIn    Check out VIE Healthcare and SpendMend    You'll also hear:    Transfer of knowledge, the goal of the American Journal of Healthcare Strategy: ‘'It's really essential that we think of things differently. …. what we're trying to figure out is how to transfer knowledge around in a better way, whether that is through consulting one-on-one, whether that's through one-on-one coaching, or whether that's through podcast or video. How can we get a community that is knowledgeable and is empowered by that knowledge? That's what our real goal is at the end of the day.‘'     From checkers to chess; another way of looking at healthcare strategy: ‘'So with checkers, you're kind of looking at the very next move. With chess, the best players are looking many moves ahead. And how one move in one side of the board will affect the move in the other side of the board. It's a pattern of thinking that's very hard to develop even. In the first way I mentioned with thinking before I speak, it's very challenging.''   The role of competition in American healthcare: ‘'Even though we have problems with our population care, our actual procedures that we perform, there are lots of medical tourists coming from other countries to receive care in the United States because our healthcare is really excellent in terms of a lot of the quality. We want want these nonprofit firms to be able to compete really well against VC-backed. And so that's what motivates us.''   What To Do Next:   Subscribe to The Economics of Healthcare and receive a special report on 15 Effective Cost Savings Strategies.   There are three ways to work with VIE Healthcare:   Benchmark a vendor contract – either an existing contract or a new agreement. 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